Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Paelias hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 pp. Jet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.